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It’s that time again. Millions around the world will soon all tune in together. It’s one of the most anticipated weekends of the year: the start of the NFL season! There’s just something about professional football (and college, too) that riles many of us up in a
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And so it goes one more time. Absolutely awful. And the reality is, whether we see it or not, we’re united. We hate it. We hate the hate. We don’t want it to happen even one more time. As students were worshipping and celebrating in their first mass
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Remember: it’s wise to listen and learn from persons outside our ecosystem. Last week I stumbled upon a social media post from a previously untapped source. It was sobering indeed. It was written 3 years ago by Spanish psychologist, Dr. Luis Rojas Marcos, in an article he entitled “A
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“War itself is, of course, a form of madness. It’s hardly a civilized pursuit. It’s amazing how we spend so much time inventing devices to kill each other and so little time working on how to achieve peace.” — Walter Cronkite While I do believe there is a time
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People indeed have wild imaginations. Hence, the creation of the conspiracy theory. A conspiracy theory is an idea, often challenging the mainstream or official explanation of a situation, that typically involves an alleged secret plot by powerful individuals or groups, believed to be manipulating events behind the scenes. My sense
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This week got me thinking. Is there anyone we wouldn’t sit down with? Let’s try it another way… Is there anyone we’d be unwilling to sit down with, have a cup of coffee, wine, you name it? Is there anyone we’d be unwilling to have a
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It was easy to be excited. The weekend was one off to celebrate with a small group of people, all especially dear. You know the kind of circle… a safe one, fun one, one where you may laugh, cry, be silly or serious and maybe all of the above at
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In the early 19th century, Massachusetts Gov. Elbridge Gerry signed a bill he reportedly didn’t like. Gerry had been a prominent figure in the American Revolution, even later serving as Vice President under Pres. James Madison; he was held in high regard by many. He was a signer of
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After weeks of travel, thousands of miles and literally crisscrossing the country, even venturing north internationally, there comes a time when all you want to do is get home, kick off the shoes, get the house at least minimally in order, and then crash in your own bed with your
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What a sweet annual Guest Writers Series! We loved the diverse voices, varied passions and shared stories. We love, too, the different ways that different people speak! Oh, so articulate… Allow me to thank our humble writers once more, and thanks, also, to the many of you who encouraged them
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Today we sit with my now 23 year old son, who is gifted in many ways, and special in his special needs. Let me first share how Josh describes himself: “I am a pretty fun, hardworking man on a mission. I like the Bengals, spicy food, and playing video games
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[Welcome to our annual Guest Writer Series, a time in which we are intentional in listening to other voices. Know that AR may/may not agree with the perspective expressed. Know, too, that agreement is secondary to learning from others. Meet Guest Writer #10!] * * * * * Movies make you think, relate, and